January 30
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Withdraws Threats to Cut Military Cooperation With U.S.
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has apologised to the United States following a series of social media posts in which he accused the US Embassy in… Read more »
Uganda: Alan Kasujja Is New Media Centre Boss
President Museveni has directed the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint former BBC journalist Alan Kasujja… Read more »
Uganda: Abodo Urges Faster Justice As Commercial Court Disposes 3,345 Cases
Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has urged judicial officers to strengthen case management and ensure justice is delivered in a timely manner as the Commercial Court registered… Read more »
Uganda: Mpigi Residents Appeal for Fire Engine After Bus Burns to Ashes On Kampala Highway
Residents of Mpigi District have appealed to government to provide the area with a fire-fighting truck to enable quicker response to fire outbreaks and prevent loss of life and… Read more »
January 29
Uganda: I Will Not Comment On the Outcome of the Results, Says Mbidde Following Buweekula Loss
Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament and Vice President of the Democratic Party (DP), Fred Mukasa Mbidde, has spoken out following his defeat in the… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Must Account for Missing NUP Leaders, Ssenyonyi Tells Parliament
The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the government to explain the whereabouts of National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy presidents for Northern and Western… Read more »
Uganda: Ssemakadde's Bid for Presidential Pardon Rejected
The Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy has declined to advise the President on granting clemency to exiled president of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac Ssemakadde. Read more »
Uganda: Frustrated Mbidde Out to Find Out Repeated Voter Rejection
Fred Mukasa Mbidde is out to do a post-mortem of his political career. The Democratic Party (DP) National Deputy President wants to find out why voters keep rejecting him. One,… Read more »
Uganda: Hoima City East Mayor Survives Anti-NRM Wave in Tight Division Race
Hoima City East Division mayor John Bosco Muhanuzi has survived a strong voter backlash against National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearers in Hoima City, emerging victorious… Read more »
Uganda: Kawempe Mayoral Winner Declared After EC Orders Recount of Sealed Ballot Boxes
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Emmanuel Sserunjoji as the Mayor of Kawempe Division following a tense standoff that… Read more »
Uganda: Five-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted By Live Stay Wire in Kibuli
Police in Kampala are investigating circumstances under which a five-year-old girl died after being electrocuted by a live stay wire in Kakunguru Zone, Kibuli, Makindye Division. Read more »
Uganda: JSC Reaffirms Role in Strengthening Judiciary, Access to Justice
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding judicial independence, fairness, and access to justice for all Ugandans, in line with the 1995… Read more »
Uganda: Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale Shines
The much-anticipated Inter Schools Miss Uganda Season 3 Grand Finale took place last Saturday at the Golf Course Hotel, celebrating young women's talent, leadership, and ambition… Read more »
Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija Launches Key Judiciary Policy Documents to Strengthen Service Delivery
Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has launched three major policy documents aimed at improving how the Judiciary serves the public. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Court to Rule Today On Vote Recount in West Budama North Parliamentary Election
The Tororo Chief Magistrate, Irene Nambatya, is expected to rule tomorrow, thursday on whether to grant a vote recount in the West Budama North parliamentary election. Read more »
Uganda: Ple 2025 Results to Be Released On Friday
The 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be officially released on Friday at State House, Nakasero, the Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed. Read more »
Uganda: Finance Trust Bank Downgrades to Credit Institution
The Bank of Uganda has approved a change in the operating status of Finance Trust Bank Limited, allowing the lender to downgrade from a commercial bank to a credit institution… Read more »
January 28
Uganda: Sarah Bireete Granted Bail, Ordered to Deposit Passport
The Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete, has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate's Court. Read more »
Uganda: Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release
Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Wanyama Wins Eastern Region Youth MP Seat
National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Judas Thadeo Wanyama has been elected Eastern Region Youth Member of Parliament following a decisive victory over five contenders in… Read more »
Uganda: New Faces As UPDF Elects MPs
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, General Sam Okiding, will headlines a team of 10 representatives - the majority of them new faces - of the army in the 12th Parliament following… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Mwine Tumwebaze Wins Western Youth MP Amid Allegations of Voter Bribery
National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Mwine Tumwebaze has been declared the winner of the Western Uganda Youth Member of Parliament seat after securing 1,557 votes. Read more »
Uganda: Only 1 in 10 Ugandan Family Businesses Survive Beyond the Founding Generation
The survival rate of Ugandan family businesses is alarmingly low, with fewer than 10 percent continuing beyond the founding generation, according to a recent study by the Economic… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine's Siblings Threaten Action Over Blocked Access to Magere Home
Siblings of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi have threatened to take action if security forces continue to block access to his residence in Magere, despite… Read more »
Uganda: Radio Host Mbonigaba Upsets NRM in Kisoro Mayoral Election
John Mbonigaba, also known as John King, a local musician and radio presenter at Voice of Muhabura FM, has been elected Mayor of Kisoro Municipality. Read more »
